Local Business Gets a California Business Loan
Business loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.
This small business, based in Calabasas, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Center Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: DURABLE GOODS WHOLESALERS
CALABASAS, CA 91302
SBA Loan Lender
CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
This lender processed this business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.
NAICS Code
421990 - Durable Goods Wholesalers
Loan Approval Date
12/19/2002
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$150,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company
had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.
Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?
SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.
Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Center Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).
About This SBA Loan Information:
All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.
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